Originally Posted by jrobe

"Trainers IMO are good for fitting sessions or adjusting the derailleurs under load. Otherwise it's a waste time. get rollers."


If you asked this question to pro cyclists, I bet there would be a 100% responce to getting a trainer. I doubt pro cyclist waste any time at all spinning on rollers except for maybe their easy, rest days. You will certrainly never see one preparing and warming up for a race on rollers.

There is no better cycling workout than a hard interval workout on a trainer. There is no wasted time, no stop sign, no downhills, no coasting. no wind, etc..

In fact, there are now lots of DVD workouts (Spinervals, CTS, etc.) for interval workouts on the trainer. I was recently invited to a new Spinervals taping session and they specifically warned in bold letter - don't come here with rollers. I am aware of no formal DVD workouts for rollers.

If you want to improve your power output and fitness in the winter, get a trainer and prepare to work hard. If you want to spin your legs out a little in front of a TV, get rollers. If you want to stay interested and motivated on the trainer, get some Spinervals and/or CTS DVD's.